The boy stands in front of Country Lane Discount, and was brought to Athens by John Glenn, owner of the store chain.

Giant Statue of a Boy

Country Lane Discount on Hwy 72 has erected a fiberglass statue of a boy as a promotional gimmick. The statue is 19 ft. tall with coveralls, a big grin, and the best looking shoes you've ever seen! He's got one hand in his pocket and one carrying a bag labeled "Discount Groceries."

[Keith Belvitch, 04/06/2005]

A new breed of Happy Half Wit! And those are impressive boats on his feet.